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Tender Honey Butter Cornbread Muffins

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These tender honey butter cornbread muffins offer a perfect balance of sweet and savory with a soft crumb and buttery finish. Easy to make and crowd-pleasing, they are ideal for brunches, potlucks, or cozy family dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup yellow cornmeal (medium grind preferred for texture)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or white whole wheat for lighter crumb)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder (fresh)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk (or dairy-free milk with 1 tbsp vinegar as substitute)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened (for honey butter topping)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (for honey butter topping)
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt (for honey butter topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease your muffin tin or line it with paper liners.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk buttermilk, melted butter (not hot), egg, and honey until smooth.
  4. Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients, folding gently until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared muffin cups, filling about 3/4 full.
  6. Mix softened butter, honey, and flaky sea salt for the topping. Dollop a small spoonful on each muffin and spread lightly.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Let muffins rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool. Serve warm for best flavor.

Notes

Use fresh baking powder for best rise. Do not overmix batter to avoid tough muffins. Honey butter topping caramelizes for a subtle crunch. Tent with foil if muffins brown too fast. For extra moist muffins, add 1 tablespoon sour cream. Gluten-free option: substitute flour with almond or gluten-free flour blend. Dairy-free option: use coconut yogurt and plant-based butter, swap honey for maple syrup.

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